Validatesomeone’sfeelingsShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Includesomeonewho feelsleft outExpressgratitudesincerelySay “Iappreciateyou”Acknowledgesomeone’seffortShare apersonalexperienceto connectNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inRecognizenon-verbalcuesGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Offer words ofencouragementShare akind noteormessageRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Offer helpwithoutbeingaskedListenwithoutinterruptingGivesomeoneyour fullattentionAsk open-endedquestionsValidatesomeone’sfeelingsShowpatienceduring atoughconversationOffer tolisten withoutgiving adviceSmile atsomeonewho seemsstressedSay “Iunderstandhow youfeel”Includesomeonewho feelsleft outExpressgratitudesincerelySay “Iappreciateyou”Acknowledgesomeone’seffortShare apersonalexperienceto connectNoticesomeone’smood andcheck inRecognizenon-verbalcuesGive spacewhensomeoneneeds itUse positivebodylanguage(eye contact,nodding)Offer words ofencouragementShare akind noteormessageRepeat backwhatsomeone saidto showunderstandingSay “Thatsoundschallenging”Celebratesomeone’ssuccessAsk “Howcan Ihelp?”Offer helpwithoutbeingaskedListenwithoutinterruptingGivesomeoneyour fullattentionAsk open-endedquestions

Empathy Bingo: Walk in Their Shoes - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Validate someone’s feelings
  2. Show patience during a tough conversation
  3. Offer to listen without giving advice
  4. Smile at someone who seems stressed
  5. Say “I understand how you feel”
  6. Include someone who feels left out
  7. Express gratitude sincerely
  8. Say “I appreciate you”
  9. Acknowledge someone’s effort
  10. Share a personal experience to connect
  11. Notice someone’s mood and check in
  12. Recognize non-verbal cues
  13. Give space when someone needs it
  14. Use positive body language (eye contact, nodding)
  15. Offer words of encouragement
  16. Share a kind note or message
  17. Repeat back what someone said to show understanding
  18. Say “That sounds challenging”
  19. Celebrate someone’s success
  20. Ask “How can I help?”
  21. Offer help without being asked
  22. Listen without interrupting
  23. Give someone your full attention
  24. Ask open-ended questions